Goi Station (五井駅)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Goi Station (五井駅) in Ichihara City (市原市) is the starting point of the Kominato Railway (小湊鐵道), which runs inland across the Boso (房総) area. Beside the station is a train depot, where you can look from outside at several distinctively colored cars lined up together. Rather than chasing moving trains, you can take your time looking at parked cars, which is the good thing about this stop for small children. It can be wrapped up in a short time, so it is also useful for adjusting your timing to the start of the fountain. For a child who loves vehicles, this might be the biggest thrill of the day.

Tips

Do not enter the depot grounds; keep to viewing from the station or public roads. Footing is poor in places along the tracks, so do not let go of your child. Buying drinks at the station kiosk or a vending machine means you will not run short of hydration at the park. The fountain starts at 9:15, so wrapping up here in about 15 minutes is the guideline for your timing.

Best time to visit

About 15 minutes. The morning commute hours are busy, so a short visit is recommended

Access & map

〒290-0081 千葉県市原市五井中央西２丁目 市原市五井